Tara Mudd, APRN, with Norton Heart & Vascular Institute’s Heart Rhythm Center, answers questions about atrial fibrillation medications, their risks, side effects and what happens if they don’t work. Q:…
Cardiology and neurology specialists at Norton Healthcare knew there was a growing body of evidence suggesting that the underlying cause for many cryptogenic strokes is atrial fibrillation (A-fib). However, many…
The American College of Cardiology has again recognized Norton Audubon Hospital and Norton Hospital for their demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with atrial fibrillation (A-fib). Both facilities within…
“A gadget guy” is how Kent Morris, M.D., describes himself, but that doesn’t mean he keeps his eyes glued to his phone all day. As an electrophysiologist, he relies on advanced…
Not unlike an electrician who repairs wiring in your home, a doctor has options when it comes to treating the electrical rhythm of your heart. According to Kent Morris, M.D.,…
Kent Morris, M.D., clinical cardiac electrophysiologist, and Tara Mudd, APRN, electrophysiology nurse practitioner, both with Norton Heart Specialists, hosted a Facebook Live chat discussing atrial fibrillation and treatment options. Atrial…
Norton Heart Care is the first in the Louisville region to offer patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (A-fib) an alternative to taking warfarin medication long term with the newly approved…